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Monday, October 13, 2008

I'll do this one, but am not going to make a habit of it.

After resisting many such attempts at ensnarement, I have been enticed to join in with one of these meme things. Blame Rol.

1. Put your music player on shuffle2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.3. You must put down the song name no matter what.

Rol and I both cheated on the "no matter what", and selected next until an answer came up that made some sort of sense. After all, there are not too many questions with the answer "Clarinet concert no 2 by Weber".

I won't do the normal thing and nominate people, but I had a little fun doing it.

What would best describe your personality?

Ain’t Misbehavin : Louis ArmstrongExcellent and accurate so far.

What do you like in a guy/girl?

Rondo : Karl JenkinsCan’t make sense of that, so:

Metamorphosis : Ananda ShankarWell, the oracle can’t be wrong.

How do you feel today?

The Old Castle : MussorgskyDo what? Try again.

Bad : Michael JacksonWell, I am doing this bloody meme.

What is your life's purpose?

When you and I were young, Maggie : Sidney Bechet.When you and I were young, Maggie, I should have sought you out and strangled you.

What is your motto?

Fifth Rendezvous part 1 : Jean Michel Jarre.Try again:

Love the one you’re with : Crosby, Stills and Nash

What do your friends think of you?

Allegro from piano concerto #25 : MozartThey are a weird lot, but let’s give them another chance:

Foxy Lady : Jim HendrixThat’s more like it.

What do you think of your parents?

Benedictus from Paukenmesse : HaydnHad to skip a few tracks that made no sense to get here.

What do you think about very often?

October Song : The Incredible String Band."I used to search for happiness, And I used to follow pleasure, But I found a door behind my mind, And that's the greatest treasure."

What do you think of your best friend?

We Love You : Rolling Stones

What do you think of your crush?

Presto from Symphony No 9 : Beethoven.Yes, Mrs S gets “Ode to Joy”. This is a nice game, isn’t it?

What is your life story?

Friend of the Devil: Grateful Dead

What do you want to be when you grow up?

The Way You Want Me To Be : Marianne Faithfull

What do you think when you see your crush?

See Emily Play : Pink FloydWell, she’d hardly be normal would she?

What do your parents think of you?

Do Wah Diddy Diddy : Manfred MannOr some other such noise of disapproval.

What do strangers think of you?

Ruby Tuesday : MelanieI ain’t telling you where I came from, either.

How's your love life?

Respect : Aretha Franklin

What will they play at your funeral?

Miserere : AllegriYes, let the fuckers be reminded.

What will you dance to at your wedding?

Concerto for 2 trumpets in C : Vivaldi

What is your hobby/interest?

Bells : Jean Michel Jarre.

What's your biggest secret?

Nimrod from Enigma Variations : ElgarYes, I was the inspiration.

What do you think of your friends?

I Can See For Miles : The WhoNosy bastards

What song do you listen to when you are sad?

Skating in Central Park : Modern Jazz Quartet.Not listened to it in ages.

Blowing in the Wind : Joan BaezThey all want to blow me. I wish I had the stamina.

The best advice you will ever get?

Ducks on a Pond : Incredible String Band."Following my fortune now the Holy Grail is foundAnd the Holy Bread of Heaven it is given all aroundFarewell sorrow, praise God the open doorI ain't got no home in this world any more

Poor as the birds but to give their song awayGathering possessions round to make a bright arrayDark was the night, praise God the open doorI ain't got no home in this world anymore."

Rol. Your humility is touching.Dave. Of course it is, and we will not judge those who do not take part, nor assume that they only have Cliff Richards singing "Congratulations" and a selection of "Wham's Greatest Hits" on their player.